Assessment of methods of homicides in a Brazilian city: a preliminary study |
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Authors: | Martin C C Melki J A Guimarães M A |
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Affiliation: | Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeir?o Preto, University of S?o Paulo, Brazil. ccdsmart@fmrp.usp.br |
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Abstract: | Homicides in the city of Ribeir?o Preto, state of S?o Paulo, Brazil, were analyzed with regard to methods (firearms or others) and gender, in a retrospective study from 1993 to 1997. There was a progressive increase in the number of homicides, mainly after 1995, with an increment of 86.6% in 1997 in comparison to 1993. The incidence of homicides was higher among males, with firearms being the most common method in this group since 1993. In addition, a 10% increase in this method was observed since 1995, in association with a proportional reduction in the use of other methods. The incidence of homicides among females remained stable until 1996 and increased by 51.3% in 1997. Simultaneously, firearms have become the most common method among female victims (71.4%), pattern similar to that observed among males. Attention is drawn to the social and economic conditions and their relationships with drug traffic in the city. |
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